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Yamaha Black Micro Component System, Model MCR230BL

Key Features:

CD Text Display Get information about the CD currently playing right on the CD player’s display. The 3-mode text display shows the CD’s title, the artists name and the title of the track

Made for iPod The Made for iPod logo indicates that the product is equipped to use an optional Yamaha Universal iPod Dock that lets you connect your iPod to this product. With the optional dock you can listen to your music and operate the iPod via the product’s remote control while at the same time charging the battery on your iPod. Depending on your product’s specifications, some will allow you to use the On-Screen Display feature on your video monitor to navigate your music. Some products can even allow you to view your photos and movies from your iPod on your video monitor

USB This unit is equipped with a USB port that allows you to enjoy WAV (PCM format only), MP3 and WMA audio files from a USB memory device (USB flash drive)

MP3 Short for MPEG-1 layer 3 audio, MP3 is a compression process used to shrink audio files by filtering out all noise that is not detectable to the human ear. MP3 is considered near CD-quality, but the file itself occupies approximately one tenth to one twelfth the space of the original CD format, making it the perfect medium for today’s smaller, memory based portable media players

I ordered this mini-system after studying reviews and listening to alternatives until I was becoming bewildered. Among the many mini- and micro-systems available, this one, in my thinking, offers the best compromise of all. I say, "compromise," because it is impractical to expect a compact system like this, and at this price, to perform as well as a large system with huge 3-way floor speakers and hundreds of watts RMS power to drive them. Do not expect thunderous bass at lower volume levels, but DO expect tight bass and clarity of sound, with ample tonal controls to tailor audio response to your liking. Similarly, don't expect to fill a large room with concert-level sound; this system is best suited to dorm rooms, small dens and offices where space is at a premium. I rated this system "five-stars" based upon comparison with similar offerings, and recommend it over the Denon DM37 with a much higher price tag. The only possible limitation with this system is the unavailability of extra inputs and outputs, but one must accept this system for what it is, and for what it is not. I've enjoyed my system at the office for over a month now, playing it every day, and it has performed flawlessly, typical of Yamaha's high-end electronics. Did I say, "high-end?" Yes, indeed. Check out the technical write-ups on this system, and you will find that it has the same heavy power supply and amplifier circuitry found in their high-end offerings. Obviously, I'm quite pleased with this product, and if you know what you're buying, I'm certain you will be, too, with this mini-system.

Service and delivery comments:

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Yamaha Black Micro Component System

Discontinued

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